housing
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Who Gets Left Behind in the New Australia-New Zealand Refugee Deal?
Australia has finally accepted New Zealand’s offer to settle some of the refugees from the offshore processing regime – about nine years after it was first made in 2013. The NZ deal will provide certainty for 450 people who have been in limbo, many for more than a decade. But in the March 24 announcement,…
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You Should Save 4% Of Your New Home’s Cost For Repairs
A surprisingly large number of new homeowners are feeling regret after their purchase, largely because of unexpected costs associated with the purchase, reports a new survey of 1,500 homeowners from personal finance website Bankrate.
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Want To Become A ‘Super Saver?’ Consider Your Housing Costs
What’s the one thing that separates the “super savers” from those of us who are simply trying to save whatever we can?
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Every Expense You Can Expect With A First-Time Home Purchase
When you’re saving up to buy your first house, you’re likely accounting for mortgage costs and monthly payments, adding in insurance and maybe even a realtor’s fee. But there are a ton of other costs you might not know about.